deportation
Translation
deportation, expulsion
Examples
He faced deportation after his visa expired.
He faced deportation after his visa expired.
The government ordered the deportation of the criminals.
The government ordered the deportation of the criminals.
Grammar Patterns
the ((deportation)) of ((sb.)) the act of deporting someone The deportation of the activist was controversial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expulsion, banishment, exile
Etymology
From Latin 'deportare', meaning 'to carry away'. It's formed from 'de-' (away) + 'portare' (to carry).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'ported' (carried) 'de-' (away) from a country.